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FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020 file photo, Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Chris Godwin (14) makes a diving catch in front of Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Rashad Fenton (27) during the second half of an NFL football game in Tampa, Fla. Applying franchise and even transition tags to players can have major ramifications on a team's present and future. That was never more of a consideration than this year, with the salary cap decreasing by, for now, $18 million. That's the first time the cap has gone down, which is due to lost revenues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.(AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)
Playing tag is no kids' game for NFL teams

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) evades a tackle as he looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' Rodgers clarifies postgame remarks about his future

Jan. 26, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) evades a tackle as he looks to pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Aaron Rodgers' 'uncertain' future hangs over Green Bay

By Steve Megargee Jan. 25, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) holds the championship trophy after winning the NFC championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. The Buccaneers defeated the Packers 31-26 to advance to the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Road warriors: Bucs win 31-26 at Green Bay, reach Super Bowl

By Steve Megargee Jan. 24, 2021 06:37 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) fumbles after being hit by Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Jordan Whitehead (33) during the second half of the NFC championship NFL football game in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)
Packers' Jones, Bucs' Whitehead leave NFC championship game

Jan. 24, 2021 05:17 PM EST

Workers removed the tarp on Lambeau Field before the NFC championship NFL football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis., Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Green Bay Packers 1/24/2021

Jan. 24, 2021 12:36 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones (33) celebrates his touchdown with Elgton Jenkins (74) against the Los Angeles Rams during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Packers' offensive line still rolling even without Bakhtiari

By Steve Megargee Jan. 22, 2021 03:36 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers inside linebacker Devin White, right, intercepts a pass in front of New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) during the second half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Brett Duke)
NFC Matchups: Where else to start but Brady and Rodgers?

By Barry Wilner Jan. 22, 2021 01:30 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers waves to spectators after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Los Angeles Rams Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
All eyes on QBs as Packers host Bucs for NFC championship

By Steve Megargee Jan. 21, 2021 04:27 PM EST

FILE - In this April 24, 2005, file photo, Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson stands next to the team's first-round pick, California quarterback Aaron Rodgers, during an NFL football a news conference in Green Bay, Wis. Thompson, whose 13-year run as Green Bay Packers general manager included their 2010 Super Bowl championship season, died Wednesday, Jan 20, the team announced Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. He was 68. Thompson was Packers general manager from 2005-17 and drafted many notable players on the current roster, including two-time MVP quarterback Aaron Rodgers. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
Ted Thompson, 68, GM when Packers won last Super Bowl, dies

By Steve Megargee Jan. 21, 2021 03:20 PM EST

Super Bowl berth at stake as top-seeded Packers host Bucs

By The Associated Press Jan. 21, 2021 12:07 PM EST
TAMPA BAY (13-5) at GREEN BAY (14-3) Sunday, 3:05 p.m. ET, Fox OPENING LINE — Packers by 3 ½ ...

Green Bay Packers' Allen Lazard (13) is congratulated by teammates after scoring on a 58-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NFL divisional playoff football game Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Packers get second shot at Bucs with Super Bowl at stake

By Steve Megargee Jan. 18, 2021 05:57 PM EST

Buffalo Bills' Taiwan Jones (25) celebrates with Dion Dawkins (73) after an NFL divisional round football game against the Baltimore Ravens Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won 17-3. (AP Photo/John Munson)
Still playing: Bills, Bucs risen from Super Bowl droughts

By Barry Wilner Jan. 18, 2021 02:40 AM EST

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce runs up field after catching a pass during the second half of an NFL divisional round football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021, in Kansas City. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
NFL Today, Divisional Round

By The Associated Press Jan. 17, 2021 12:23 AM EST

Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson walks off the field after an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers defeated the Rams 32-18 to advance to the NFC championship game. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Rams' defense struggles with injury hindering Donald

By Steve Megargee Jan. 16, 2021 09:59 PM EST

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers scores on a one-yard touchdown run past Los Angeles Rams' John Johnson during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Rodgers, Packers beat Rams 32-18 to reach NFC title game

By Steve Megargee Jan. 16, 2021 07:46 PM EST

Spectators skate at a local rink next to Lambeau Field before an NFL divisional playoff football game between the Los Angeles Rams and Green Bay Packers, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Los Angeles Rams at Green Bay Packers 1/16/2021

Jan. 16, 2021 03:06 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones reacts after running for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Tight games this weekend, with one upset projected

By Barry Wilner Jan. 15, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones is congratulated by Aaron Rodgers and Corey Linsley after riunning for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Packers' potent offense faces big test from Rams' defense

By Steve Megargee Jan. 14, 2021 05:10 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) scrambles as he looks for room to pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Scott Eklund)
AFC's young QB quartet, old NFC guard create huge age gap

By Schuyler Dixon Jan. 13, 2021 06:42 PM EST